Headquarters
280 North Campus Drive - Hanford Ca 93230
Kings County Fire Department Headquarters,
located at 280 N. Campus Drive, Hanford, California, is the hub for eleven
fire stations located throughout the County.
Personnel housed at Headquarters
include the Fire Chief, one Training Chief, one Support Chief, one Fire
Marshal and three administrative assistants.
The administrative staff process
vital paperwork including, but in no way limited to, payroll; all department
purchase orders/claims; hazard abatement postings; correspondences to
stations and/or outside entities. We also serve the public and answer
questions that are received in person or by phone. We support all chief
officers in their efforts to effectively and efficiently serve the citizens
of Kings County.
Burris Park - Station #1
6575
Clinton Avenue - Kingsburg, CA
The Burris Park Fire Station
was built in 1987 by the Volunteer Firefighters with funding made available
through the County.
Station 1 serves primarily the Northeastern portion
of Kings County as well as providing mutual aid assistance with Fresno
and Tulare Counties.
The station is located at the front entrance to the
beautiful Burris Park in Kingsburg and is staffed by 2 paid personnel
and 7 volunteer firefighters.
Station Statistics:
Number of personnel: 1 Captain / 1 Engineer
Equipment: 1998 3D Freightliner Engine - 1998 Ford
F-450 Squad
Hardwick - Station #2
14680 Excelsior Avenue - Hanford,
CA
The Hardwick
Fire Station was constructed in 1963 on the former site of the
Hardwick Elementary School. The school operated from 1892 until
1963. Bricks from the original school were used in the construction
of the station and the old school bell remains on site which
was dedicated to the students and faculty of Hardwick Elementary
School. The Hardwick Station responds primarily to the north
end of the county and also provides mutual aid assistance to
Fresno County when requested.
Station Statistics:
Number of personnel:
1 Captain & 1 Engineer
Equipment: E-2 1978 GMC General / S-2 1991 Chevy Kodiak
South Hanford - Station #4
7622 Houston Avenue, Hanford CA
The newest of Kings County's fire stations, the South Hanford Fire
Station, began operations as Station 4 in October, 2004. Replacing two
well-aged fire stations (Kit Carson and Guernsey) the new station is
located on Houston Avenue just east of Hwy 43 in Hanford. Staffed with
4 personnel and two engines, the new station's response area will include
the eastern portion of the county from Burris Park to Corcoran.
Station Statistics:
Number of personnel: 2 Captains & 2 Engineers
Equipment: E-3 & E-8 -1999 3D Freightliners
Kettleman Hills Fire
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